AI-Driven Identity Fraud Surges Across Africa as Traditional Scams Decline
A new Q1 2025 Identity Fraud Report by global verification platform Sumsub reveals a dramatic shift in the fraud landscape across Africa. While traditional scams such as document forgery are sharply declining, synthetic identity fraud, fuelled by AI-generated credentials, is rapidly on the rise.
Google to Shut Down Android Instant Apps by December 2025 Due to Low Usage
Google has confirmed that it will discontinue support for Android Instant Apps by December 2025, marking the end of a feature initially launched in 2017 to allow users to try out apps without installing them.
Nigeria Advances Digital Inclusion with NCC-Led Workshop on Community Networks
In a landmark move toward closing Nigeria’s digital divide, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) partnered with the Association for Progressive Communications (APC) and key institutional stakeholders to host a two-day stakeholder workshop in Abuja from June 3–4, 2025.
Brazil’s Méliuz Raises $32.4 Million in Share Offering to Buy Bitcoin
Méliuz, a leading Brazilian fintech company, has successfully raised R$180.08 million ($32.39 million USD) in a follow-on share offering, according to a securities filing on Friday. The capital raise is intended to fund additional Bitcoin purchases as part of the company’s crypto treasury strategy.
Google Resolves Global Service Outage Impacting Gmail, Spotify, Discord, and More
Google confirmed on Thursday that it has resolved a global service disruption that temporarily affected a wide range of its services, including Gmail, Google Meet, Google Drive, and Google Calendar. The outage also disrupted third-party platforms such as Spotify, Discord, and Snapchat, which rely on Google Cloud’s infrastructure.
OpenAI Confirms Ongoing Collaboration with Scale AI Following Meta’s Stake Acquisition
OpenAI will continue its collaboration with Scale AI despite Meta’s $14.8 billion acquisition of a 49% stake in the AI data labelling company, according to OpenAI CFO Sarah Friar at the VivaTech 2025 conference in Paris.
Android 16 Launches with Live Notification Updates, New Pixel Features, and Enhanced Security
Google has officially released Android 16, and it’s now available for compatible smartphones, with Google’s Pixel phones being the first to receive the update. New devices from other manufacturers will come preloaded with Android 16 in the coming months.
Nvidia Drops China From Revenue Forecasts Amid U.S. Export Controls
Nvidia will no longer include China in its revenue and profit forecasts due to ongoing U.S. export controls on advanced chip sales to the region, CEO Jensen Huang confirmed during a CNN interview on Thursday. The move signals a major shift in strategy as Nvidia adapts to geopolitical tensions and stricter trade compliance.
Micron Expands U.S. Investment by $30 Billion Amid Trump’s Onshoring Push
Micron Technology announced on Thursday that it is increasing its U.S. investment by $30 billion, bringing its total planned U.S. spending to $200 billion. The move comes in response to growing political pressure from President Donald Trump, who has ramped up his onshoring efforts and tariff threats on semiconductor imports to boost domestic manufacturing.
Coinbase to Launch CFTC-Compliant Perpetual Futures Trading in the U.S.
Coinbase, one of the leading cryptocurrency exchanges in the world, has announced plans to launch CFTC-compliant perpetual futures trading in the United States. The upcoming service aims to provide U.S.-based traders with access to sophisticated crypto derivatives under full regulatory compliance with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).
